THE ART AND CRAFT OF NATURAL DYEING: Traditional Recipes for Modern Use, J. N. Liles.
The author consolidates the lore of older dyers with his own first-hand experience to produce both a history of natural dyes and a practical manual for using pre-synthetic era processes on all the natural fibers.  A general section on dyeing and mordanting and a glossary introduce the beginner to dye technology.  Scores of recipes provide detailed instructions on how to collect ingredients, prepare the dye vat, troubleshoot, and achieve specific shades.  231 pgs, sc. $19.95 #139065

HAND-DYED YARN CRAFT PROJECTS, Debbie Tomkies.
A dazzling new world of color opens up for knitters and crocheters when they discover how to dye their own yarn. Best of all, only basic kitchen equipment is required. Here are easy-to-follow instructions for creating customized color combinations--from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends--and for using them in 12 eye-catching projects, arranged progressively. Rainbow dyeing is the main technique shown, but spraying, resist, yarn painting, and overdying are also thoroughly covered, and readers are encouraged to experiment freely. The knitted projects range from a Colorful Woolly Scarf to a Super-chunky Child's Jumper, and the crocheted items include such stunners as the Ultrawarm Chenille Scarf, Beaded Wrist Purse, and Sleeveless Top in Wild Thai Silk. Demonstrating the techniques that can be used to create unique and attractive yarn accessories by adapting or adding a range of embellishments, this title includes projects that range from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends.160 pages.  ISBN:1861083149. 8 1/4'' X 10 7/8'' Softcover.  Was $17.95 now only $10.77!  #139372

HANDS ON DYEING, Betsy Blumenthal & Kathryn Kreider.  This workbook on controlled dyeing teaches you an easy method to obtain repeatable, predictable results with the use of commercial dyes.   Sections include rules of controlled dyeing, equipment, mixing the dye stock solutions, fiber types, applying dye, color theory, color mixing, resist techniques, overdyeing for set of harmonious colors, and overdyeing to subdue colors.  The rewarding and simple projects give you practice in both dyeing and using your custom colored yarns and fabrics.  Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4, 111 pages, color and black and white photographs and illustrations throughout, ISBN 0-934026-36-X.  Was $21.95 now only $11.97!  #239009

INDIGO, MADDER & MARIGOLDS: A Portfolio of Colors from Natural Dyes, Trudy Van Stralen.
Flowers, foliage, roots, and the heartwood of various trees have been used as dyestuffs since antiquity to produce a rainbow of vibrant colors. Trudy Van Stralen, one of the most respected natural dyers and teachers of the craft in North America, shows how to achieve a full spectrum of hues from just a few dyepots using minimal mordants and a creative approach to dye mixing, overdyeing, and pH modifications. Over 200 individual recipes are included along with dozens of full-page photographs presenting a feast of color on fibers, yarns, and fabrics.  Hardbound, 8 1/2 x 11, 128 pages, color photographs throughout, ISBN 0-934026-86-6.   $29.95   #139158

MAUVE: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World, Simon Garfield.
History. Everything has it. Even the color mauve. Most textile workers have set fiber to dye, natural or chemical. But how did we get to where we are now, zillions of colors, fairly safe to humans, and no chemistry degree necessary. William Perkin and the Industrial Revolution gave us our way of having color in our daily life today. But what was this Revolution like from the 19th Century point of view? Aniline dyes: the author says these common compounds pretty much changed industrialization and culture for the whole world. Anyone interested in using color now and who is curious about history will find this a good, quick read.  ISBN: 0393323137. Softcover.  $13.95  #139162

NAVAJO AND HOPI DYES, Bill Rieske.
Here are 84 definitely formulated recipes including those developed through experimentation in a perfection of the native dyes found on the reservation.  We're told how the People start a rug, observations regarding native dyes, wool preparations, colors, whitening and mordants.  The section on Hopi dyes was written so the Hopi would not forget the accomplishments and discoveries of their people in this rapidly changing world.  5½" x 8¼", 90 pages, softcover. $17.95  #139075

THE TWISTED SISTER'S SOCK WORKBOOK: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting, Lynne Vogel.
The title gives you a big clue: this book is about sisterhood, sharing, crafting, giving, laughing.  It’s also about spinning yarn and making socks—not just any old yarn or any old socks, but glorious, zany, wildly colorful yarn for perfect-fitting socks of character.  Dip-dyeing, pour-dyeing, and hand-painting yarns or wool rovings is as easy as making homemade soup, whether you use commercial dyes or Kool-Aid®.  If you like starting from scratch, spinning one-of-a-kind yarn is easier than you think.  And the socks—a pair of well-crafted, perfectly fitting socks is one of life’s true luxuries. It’s all right here in this book.  The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook has it all—the techniques, the patterns, the invaluable tips—for creating authentic, perfect, made-to-order footwear.  Even socks for new babies or socks with ten toes.  And who are the Twisted Sisters? A hospice nurse, a post-doc scholar, an organic farmer, an assistant attorney general for the state of Oregon, a high school teacher, a finance and operations manager, a touch therapist, a mom. Your spinning and knitting mentors, your friends.  Paperbound, 8 ½ x 9, 96 pages, 101 color photographs, 35 line drawings, 6 charts.  ISBN: 1-931499-16-0.  $18.95  #239010  One copy left in stock.

YARNS TO DYE FOR: Creating Self-Patterning Knitting Yarns, Kathleen Taylor.
Beginning and veteran knitters alike can learn how to produce homemade self-patterning yarns with this easy, step-by-step guide. Instructions are provided for choosing materials and equipment, skeining and preparing yarn, and painting and dyeing the yarn—all with materials that are found in most grocery and craft stores. Twenty-five quick projects, each presented with dyeing and knitting instructions, will help develop the reader's technique and produce exciting, colorful garments, including gloves, mittens, scarves, and even a summer shell. Guidelines for modifying projects, tips on embellishing, and ideas for leftover yarn are also included.  96 pages.  ISBN: 1931499810. 8 1/2'' x 9'' softcover.  $21.95  #239135